Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Overview
Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is managed by National Park Service and is located near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Designated by Congress in 2006, the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor extends from Wilmington, North Carolina in the north to Jacksonville, Florida in the south. It is home to one of America's most unique cultures, a tradition first shaped by captive Africans brought to the southern United States from West Africa and continued in later generations by their descendents.
Things to Do at Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor include:
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Paddling
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
The corridor encompasses a cultural and linguistic area along the southeastern coast of the United States from the northern border of Pender County, North Carolina to the southern border of St. Johns County, Florida and 30 miles inland. The Commission operates a small business office on Johns Island, SC., but there are many sites to explore within the Corridor.
GPS Coordinates: 32.84707859200000, -79.82322424700000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (843) 818-4587
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